Baku: Alexander Tarakanov, head coach of the Azerbaijani national team in Greco-Roman wrestling, expressed gratitude and issued an apology regarding the team’s performance in the recent Olympic Games. “First of all, I want to thank Mikayil Jabbarov, the president of the Federation. I also want to thank the Wrestling Federation for their support. Our athletes showed high results. This is a joint success of coaches, athletes, and the federation,” Tarakanov stated.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Tarakanov extended an apology to the Azerbaijani people for the team’s performance at the Olympics, where they secured a medal but fell short of their anticipated goals. He acknowledged the expectations for a higher result and conveyed his regrets for not meeting them.